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Proverbs 2:9

What does Proverbs 2:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 2:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, yea, every good path.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, yea, every good path.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then you will have knowledge of righteousness and right acting, and upright behaviour, even of every good way.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then understandest thou righteousness, And judgment, and uprightness--every good path.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then shalt thou understand justice, and judgment, and equity, and every good path.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.

Context

v.8That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.

v.9This passage

v.10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 6:16

    Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk therein.

  • Psalms 119:105

    Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

  • Isaiah 35:8

    And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for the redeemed: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err therein.

  • Matthew 7:13

    Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.

  • Proverbs 1:2

    To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

  • Psalms 119:99

    I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

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